Why is this important?

While the initiative's stated purpose is to protect religious freedoms, it has raised concerns regarding the constitutional principle of separation of church and state. Critics argue that prioritizing one religion in government actions may violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, which prohibits government endorsement of a particular religion.

The constitutionality of this executive order will likely depend on its implementation and whether it unduly favors Christianity over other religions or infringes upon the religious freedoms of others.

Why is this important?

Russell Vought is the new Director of the Office of Management and Budget. He is also the acting leader of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Trump removed the Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on 2/1.

Vought is a co-author and reported “architect” of Project 2025. 

The OMB helps the President of the United States manage the federal budget and ensure that the Executive Branch implements the President's priorities. OMB also oversees the administration of federal agencies and their programs. 

Why is this important?

There is misinformation out there about Politico and USAID funding them.

You can make data freely available, but there is no guarantee that people will understand it.

Steve Bannon: The opposition party is the media. And the media can only, because they're dumb and they're lazy, they can only focus on one thing at a time...

All we have to do is flood the zone. Every day we hit them with three things. They'll bite on one, and we'll get all of our stuff done. Bang, bang, bang. These guys will never - will never be able to recover. But we've got to start with muzzle velocity. So it's got to start, and it's got to hammer..."

Why is this important?

This is the playbook for this administration. The main source of what the government is doing comes via the media (mainstream, independent, social, etc.). If you overload the media by giving it too many places it needs to look, all at once, it's impossible to build a coherent opposition. It's all too overwhelming.

Why is this important?

Removing scientific information from public view makes us less safe and less informed.

Many pages that did not seem related to "gender" or "diversity" had also been taken down, such as AtlasPlus, an interactive tool from CDC with surveillance data on HIV, viral hepatitis, STDs and TB. Also gone missing: a page with basic information about HIV testing. The CDC's Social Vulnerability Index, a tool that assesses community resilience in the event of natural disaster was also taken down.

Why is this important?

The government is telling us that they are reserving funds for certain types of Americans/communities.

The directive applies to all Transportation Department-supported grants, loans and contracts, including existing agreements.

Why is this important?

1. IGs are independent and appointed without regard to their political affiliation. Their goal is to prevent and detect waste, fraud and abuse while ensuring that agencies are operating efficiently and honestly. We need these people to protect us.

2. Trump's removal, without cause or advance notice, is illegal.

3. Among those inspectors general reportedly removed included those for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense and Education.

Why is this important?

Private prisons make money per inmate. In a capitalistic society, where there are two major publicly-traded private prisons, one may start to wonder how to boost profits for shareholders.

https://theflaw.org/articles/publicly-traded-private-prisons/#:~:text=Source:%20GEO%20Group%20Inc.,prison%20contracts%20in%20the%20US.

Why is this important?

The United States' biggest food export is soybeans, with exports of $28b in 2023. While this closure does not impact production of soybeans, as the Lab primarily focused on improving soybean production in developing countries, there could be other consequences:

• Reduced Global Market Influence – We have been a leader in agricultural innovation, and cutting this program may weaken our influence in shaping global soybean markets and production methods.

• Economic and Trade Effects – By supporting international soybean development, the lab helped expand markets for U.S. agricultural technology and products. Its closure could reduce future trade opportunities.

• Research and Innovation Setback – The lab contributed to advancements in soybean genetics, sustainability, and farming techniques, some of which could have benefited American farmers over time.

• Geopolitical Consequences – With the U.S. stepping back, other countries (like China) may fill the gap, strengthening their agricultural ties in regions where the U.S. previously had influence.

Why is this important?

Gaza is a sovereign territory, and this move would permanently displace 1.8 million Palestinians. And it may be done with American troops.

Why is this important?

The CFPB is the country's top consumer watchdog agencies.

Why is this important?

• USDA inspector general's office investigates bird flu, animal abuse, food safety - let us not forget the bird flu outbreak just one week ago where a NY farm had to kill their entire flock of 100,000 ducks. We now have no one looking out for us.

Why is this important?

20% of Americans have health insurance via Medicaid. These Americans now have to pay out of pocket for doctor, hospital, and clinic visits.

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Why is this important?

Why would the leader of our country do this, when we're the only country in the world that has this problem? As a parent this is appalling.

Why is this important?

Oath Keepers is an American far-right anti-government militia whose leaders have been convicted of violently opposing the government of the United States, including the transfer of presidential power as prescribed by the United States constitution.

In 2023, Rhodes was sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy for his role in the January 6 United States Capitol attack.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/01/25/oath-keepers-founder-stewart-rhodes-attends-trump-rally-in-vegas/77952616007/

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/01/23/nx-s1-5272398/nih-trump-hhs-cancer-research

https://www.employmentlawworldview.com/update-us-dol-order-directing-departments-to-cease-enforcement-of-affirmative-action-requirements-of-eo-11246/#:~:text=Following%20President%20Trump's%20Executive%20Order,investigative%20and%20enforcement%20activity%E2%80%9D%20under

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osec/osec20250124

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFQsse8P0an/?igsh=M2dsMDNwMDlhamRl (Ground News)

https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-admin-working-dismantle-pentagon-224721268.html

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/01/22/nx-s1-5270866/hhs-cdc-health-communications-trump

Per the memo, The action is "consistent with precedent," according to the memo, and applies until Feb. 1.

Why is this important?

The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizenship to all individuals born on U.S. soil. A president cannot unilaterally make constitutional changes - there is a constitutional amendment process:

• The Constitution provides that an amendment may be proposed either by the Congress with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures. (National Archives)

https://apnews.com/article/trump-loyalty-white-house-maga-vetting-jobs-768fa5cbcf175652655c86203222f47c

applicants for federal government now being asked to prove when they had their moment of maga revelation

aides are working aggressively to ensure the government is filled only with loyalists.

https://apnews.com/article/trump-paris-agreement-climate-change-788907bb89fe307a964be757313cdfb0

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/withdrawing-the-united-states-from-the-worldhealth-organization/